Coolboy
GOLF CLASSIC
After the success of its long awaited return last year, Coolboy Handball and GAA Club will join forces once again to host a golf classic on Sunday, May 6, in Coollattin Golf Club. Teams of four will compete on the day to win various prizes including Nearest to Pin and Longest Drives.
Teams of four are €160 including food. Tee times are now available and if you are interested in playing please contact Miley O’Keeffe at 087 9849999 or Patricia Byrne at 087 9879920.
After the day golfing, there will be a night of entertainment in the clubhouse with the presentation of prizes followed by music till late. Cards are now on sale for our raffle on the night. First Prize is a signed jersey by the reigning three in a row all-Ireland champions Dublin. Second prize is dinner and show for two to Des Willoughby Promotions Concert and Dance Weekend while third prize is €100 cash. Lines are €2 each and cards are available from all footballers, hand ballers, committee members from both clubs, Christys, Sonny’s and the Little Moon.
GAA ACTION
The team travelled to Blessington for our first away match in the league. Unfortunately things didn’t go to plan and we lost out on a scoreline of 5-12 to 1-5. We wish Dan Nolan a speedy recovery after picking up an injury at the match. We are away to Baltinglass this Saturday, April 14, at 5 p.m. As always, fixtures are subject to last minute changes. All traveling support is appreciated.
PARISH NEWSLETTER
A parish email account coolfancynewsletter@gmail.com has been set up to act as a local notice board. We are inviting local sports clubs, the school and anyone who would like to announce upcoming events or notices to send the them to the above email address. They will be compiled and a monthly newsletter will be circulated.
COMMUNITY GAMES
Athletics training 2018 for ages five to 15 continues every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. on Shillelagh GAA pitch, till August. Events include: 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 600m, 1500m, relays, hurdles, longjump, shot-putt and javelin. Registration fees are €5 per athlete. New members are warmly welcomed. For further details contact 087 6207193 or find us on Facebook. Coaches Wanted – Shillelagh Area Community Games is also looking for track and field coaches from April to August. If you are interested, or you know somebody who might, please contact 087 6207193 for details.
FAMILY TABLE QUIZ
Shillelagh Area Community Games Committee will be holding a family table quiz on Sunday, April 22, at 4 p.m. in Park View House Shillelagh to raise funds for our summer program. Entry fee €20 per table of two adults + four children. For further details find us on Facebook. Come along and get the grey matter revved up for the summer.
CRAFT FAIR
As part of the All-Ireland Drama Festival in Carnew there will be a Craft fair in Coollattin House this Sunday, April 15, from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. Also tours of the house cost €5. Afternoon tea will be available for €7.50. Please come along and visit this fabulous house.